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Jan 9, 2021 at 7:54 AM Post #1,621 of 13,875
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Jan 9, 2021 at 8:23 AM Post #1,623 of 13,875
OOTB, my ears like these a LOT

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Jan 9, 2021 at 8:23 AM Post #1,624 of 13,875
Jan 9, 2021 at 9:29 AM Post #1,625 of 13,875
It’s early on in my listening to the Volt, and I’m still getting accustomed to the sound, but the best way I can describe the overall sound is “high resolution analog”. All the micro detail is there, but presented an a very natural and organic manner.

Some analogies: It’s like a high quality 40 megapixel digital image with only a little sharpening applied vs the same imagine with a lot of sharpening applied. “Sharpening” a digital image doesn’t increase resolution or detail, it just increases acutance, and gives the appearance of a sharper and more exciting image. While that can be nice, if overdone, its starts to look unnatural. While the Volt may at times seem to be lacking “bite”, upon further listening, I actually think it ultimately sounds more realistic. When listening to a band IRL, you hear the sounds as they reach you ear, along with echos, reverberations, and some smearing. You don‘t actually hear a band as if your ears were pressed right up to each instrument simultaneously, in a close miked fashion. That is exciting sounding, but not natural.

congrats bro, you will love Volt!
 
Jan 9, 2021 at 9:30 AM Post #1,626 of 13,875
Jan 9, 2021 at 9:34 AM Post #1,627 of 13,875
Nice!! Is it the wooden faceplate? and the case look so nice!!
Re: face plate Honestly, i cannot tell if it's made of wood, but I am verifying as we speak.
As for the case, they're awesome! Something new from Penon for 2021
The tassle is a handle to lift the lid...
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Jan 9, 2021 at 2:09 PM Post #1,629 of 13,875
First I've heard of this. I can't find any info on Penon Fan on PenonAudio.com nor through Google. Is any info out there?


Next week will go sale @ https //penonaudio.com/
All that we know, 1dd. Even shells, cable spec. not officially out yet...
 
Jan 9, 2021 at 3:08 PM Post #1,630 of 13,875
It’s early on in my listening to the Volt, and I’m still getting accustomed to the sound, but the best way I can describe the overall sound is “high resolution analog”. All the micro detail is there, but presented an a very natural and organic manner.

Some analogies: It’s like a high quality 40 megapixel digital image with only a little sharpening applied vs the same imagine with a lot of sharpening applied. “Sharpening” a digital image doesn’t increase resolution or detail, it just increases acutance, and gives the appearance of a sharper and more exciting image. While that can be nice, if overdone, its starts to look unnatural. While the Volt may at times seem to be lacking “bite”, upon further listening, I actually think it ultimately sounds more realistic. When listening to a band IRL, you hear the sounds as they reach you ear, along with echos, reverberations, and some smearing. You don‘t actually hear a band as if your ears were pressed right up to each instrument simultaneously, in a close miked fashion. That is exciting sounding,

Your analogies have helped me understand the sound signature a lot more. I’ve been spoilt having such a great IEM for my untrained ears lol.
 
Jan 9, 2021 at 6:29 PM Post #1,631 of 13,875
Re: face plate Honestly, i cannot tell if it's made of wood, but I am verifying as we speak.
As for the case, they're awesome! Something new from Penon for 2021
The tassle is a handle to lift the lid...
IMG_20210109_173012.jpgIMG_20210109_180716.jpg
Even it’s not wood, it still look gorgeous!!
BTW, How did you purchase it? I think it is not on sale yet.
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 1:54 AM Post #1,632 of 13,875
looks awesome let me know how is😉

Penon FAN 1DD IEM
*Treble, airy, more sparkle, crisp presence range and NO sibilance
(*know who you are at every age - Cocteau Twins)
I hear more neutral Mids^, organic & fluidity retained
(^Fuel to fire - Agnes Obel, neutral compared to Sphere)
The Bass** excellent sub bass, layering, No bleed, detailed, rumble, texture. authority without overpowering the awesome mids & very good top end. has the Orb bass DNA
(**"why so serious?" Dark knight ost) superlative prat, adsr
Out of head, coherence
Tuned for long listening sessions, i.e. All day
everyday
Enjoy the weekend everyone...

Even it’s not wood, it still look gorgeous!!
BTW, How did you purchase it? I think it is not on sale yet.

Will go on sale next week, I have No definitive day
Please get in touch @ https://penonaudio.com/ via their mail.
It's only usd139, but i believe there's going to be a discount.
I honestly don't know about the mechanics of the discount...
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 10:37 AM Post #1,633 of 13,875
So here is my Totem review : https://iem.reviews/2021/01/10/penon-totem/



I took a bit of time as switching between cable and all the IEM pairings is quite time consuming, in fact more than IEM reviews!
But it's worth it, Totem is one of a kind :)
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 1:52 PM Post #1,634 of 13,875
Penon FAN 1DD IEM
*Treble, airy, more sparkle, crisp presence range and NO sibilance
(*know who you are at every age - Cocteau Twins)
I hear more neutral Mids^, organic & fluidity retained
(^Fuel to fire - Agnes Obel, neutral compared to Sphere)
The Bass** excellent sub bass, layering, No bleed, detailed, rumble, texture. authority without overpowering the awesome mids & very good top end. has the Orb bass DNA
(**"why so serious?" Dark knight ost) superlative prat, adsr
Out of head, coherence
Tuned for long listening sessions, i.e. All day
everyday
Enjoy the weekend everyone...



Will go on sale next week, I have No definitive day
Please get in touch @ https://penonaudio.com/ via their mail.
It's only usd139, but i believe there's going to be a discount.
I honestly don't know about the mechanics of the discount...

thank you, is it different to Sphere?
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 1:59 PM Post #1,635 of 13,875
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